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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
Stock Notes.

Mr.. r. S. cinwiddie asks us to dis .ontinl =.
his All as he has sold his jack.
Mr.. J. ). Vickars Is feeding so steers, e
yearling heifers and 100 hogs for MAY an.
June market.
Mr.. Max Lyons Is feeding s. cattle and o.,
hogs. Part of his cattle have been on feed,
six months.
DR.. Geo. Bates sold, last week, the year.
ii rg Galloway bull, Bastile Bruce, to Mr.. j.
NJ. Fitch, of Columbus, NO., for Sl25.
Mr.. Geo. ". Clark bought, last Tuesday.
of Mr.. Jno. r. Howe. q head fat cattle,
average about 1850 pounds. at 81 20, and
b hogs. at q cents. Also. same day. 20 cat.
tie. average 1875, and So hogs from Mr..
Robt. Campbell at s. 80 for the cattN All
were shipped to Kansas City the same day.
Higginsville Posl;-"Mr. Sparks. of Mar.
shall, was In the city last Saturday buying
horses and mules. He purchased eleve o
mules aud horses at Berry's livery stable, and
five mules at Payne's stable, making q total
OF twenty-o lone head. He paid an average
price of one hundl ed and forty dollars"
Higginsville Post:-"Cslvin Brown sold to
Goe. d. Gordon. 20 head Of the finest 3 year.
old steers that have been shipped from here
for many days. They averaged LOGO pound
each. There was one that tipped the scales
Of 1880 pounds. They were dc livered ~ Nj.
Gordon last Monday, aud he shipped Ahem
to Chicago. Mr.. Br.,wr received -
pound, the highest prics q th4a6GHi.ssz
Kentucky 3.sTDdhuuter
sold on the 10th ult.. for HS6btnn stud Farm,
to T. A. Hammond. Of vermont. for % 900.
the bay colt Syndic, l year old, BY Stranger,
gam Ssbil, by Jay Gould. This makes the
forth colt by Stranger three Y~esrli4ss and
Fashion; a two-year-oldl sold in the last 10
u nths al an average Of Sl.S75.' Fashion
came to Ibis county, being bought by Dir.
Stanley "
Mr.. Stanley's colt. Fashion, has arrived
from hentueky safely. Mr.. Martin. Of Ken
lucky, Capt. j. R. Barnett and Capt. Tod
hunter went over IL the ~isiteE's Carriage IN
aisginsyille, last Saturday. to see the col,
and they were much pleased with him. he
is Il blood bay. Two years Old. fully l6 hands
lish. strongly built, well propOrtiOned, dpe
style aud action and evidently destined 10 be-
q great boTse, IN keeping with his ROYAL
blood.
Chicago Breeders Gazette l-'Henyy Ward
h5eeheI loved t%rottefs. and on purchasing d
farm near poughkeep>ie, n. Y several years
ego, remarked that the only objection to the
place was the absence OF enough level grouud
Cor Il mile track. In an address 10 the grad.
cates OF the american Veterinary College
several wears Ego Mr.. Beecher said:-'A man
peed not be un ass because be !oyea y good
sorse. II ever an animal deserved the title
81 faithful and true it Is the horse. Loving
liberty, how kindly he submits to bondage,
With ten times his strenth, how docile Is be
10 his driver. dow willing to learn, how
anxious to please. how utterly he gives 10
his own lite to serve the wants Of others In
speed like an eagle In strength like 9 I,ont in
sentleness q lamb" ,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
Soft Snaps.

Cobwebs don't rest on our counters, nor
does the grass grow in our daylight store.
The demand here Is quick and goods must
move. There is no place within the limit OF
Lafayette county where people can be better
satisfied In dry goods, notions and carpets
than Henry Ntlker's, Franklin ave., Lexine.
ton. Mo. snra,e
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that 1 have taken
into my business at this place a partner, Mr..
Leroy Farmer. Mr.. Farmer is a practical,
registered druggist of several years. exper-
fence. also q thorough business man. I take
pleasure In commencing him to my patron,
OF the past. Thanking the good people of
Lexington and vicinity for past fayors. I
solicit q continuance of the same,
Very Respectfully,
leOl6tI f. g. CApTra
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
A Word to the Wise.

Ladies Of Lexin gtan, and our friends gen,
orally. who anticipate purchasing only the
very latest styles. and the very best goods q,
s<aPesf prto@s, should see the Ahrens DRY
Goods Bazaar display of Spring Goods, when
they will find the most attractive selection O,
spring novelties ever shown In the CITY,
Ladies who buy elsewhere will nav more
and be disappointed In getting the newe.,
goods. snratr
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
GRAND

Two Bales Brown Domestic, yard
wide. extra good, at 5 cents; accor-
ding 10 present advance in cotton this
would bring Z cents.
One case Bleached Domestic, ward
wide. real fine and good, and should
be worth s3c, now at st cents.
Thirty pieces New Dress Ginghsms
that never sold for less than 10 cents.
now at "a cents.
A Large Assortment OF the very best
styles and quality in America, Dress
Sateens ct 1Oc, have never before been
sold tor less than Is and 20 cents.
Fifty Dozen Extra Heavy Huck
Towels, extra large size, all Linen, at
10 cents. Can't be bought for less than
20 cents elsewhere.
Five Pieces Heavy Cottonade for
men n boys wear at 10 cents, sold no
where for less than 25 cents.
One Hundred Oo,en meme Cotton
socks, seamless, in gray, brown and
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
Have Not Been Beaten.

Waddell's Patent and Red r. have not been
beaten. Like Banquo's ghost, they will not
down. except when eaten. Having again
been put up" they still wear the crown as
the whltest. purest and most superior 1ours
These. with the other grades of flour, can be
had at all grocery stores. Exchanges made
at the Office Of Jno. W. WaddelI & Co. d11tf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
For Sale.

Three second hand pianos and one organ,
all at q very low price. part cash and the bal
ance In partial payments. For particulars
call on m28t6 CHAs. W LOOMS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

tan mixtures. warranted fast colors.
only - aud Is cents per pair, equal to
any Ia aud 25 cent goods ever shown.
Iwenty-h 1--we White Robes (drsss) 10
yards, plain material, and A yard
wide, Embroidery, and A yards, nar-
row Embroidery at 81 25. There bss
never been anything sold like 1t for Lees
than % rs.
Fifty Beautiful Chambry Robes, in
INKS, Blues, Giave an! Browns, with
10 yards plain mnu,...i aud q yarda
wide and A yards harrow Embroidery
for 81 ~, would be good value at
Eight Pieces Cross Barred Nuslips
IN nice checks that sell tor 10 cents,
now at Ct cents.
Cream and White India Lineus n 10
cents, worth at their regular value, Is
cents.
Ten Dozen Corsets At so cents. a
good az anything IN the market at CSC.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
The Splendid Jack,
co NJ PRO MISE

WILL MAKE the season of 1887 at
w my stable. 3 milea south of Leg ~
Ington. on what is known as the va
Llghtner OF Kelly farm. at the low 0L6s
price OF u for the season, money due at end of
dqe as soon rs the fact is ascertained, mare
Solo or removed from the netghborhood. A
zen Is retained on the mare for service money
colt IS dropped.
COMrRo MISE Is q black. with a mealy nose
ara oeiIy. 4 years old. Il hands high, heavy
re was sired by Compromise. Jr., who sold
tt9Hru VI 800 when = tyo.yesr-old. and he by
dam was u Hercules Jennet, by an imnorfe5
sPsnlsh Jack, brought here from Kentucky.
Care taken to prevent accidents. but no r..
sponsibility should any occur.
apr9m2 n G. s,IIrR
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

t,stly rows, tumbling blocks to Jew and
.1isse.
.upils In Misses Spears and Stewards
rooms, first ward school, on honor and schol.
arship roll. Honor roll: Birdie UT, Allie
Wilson, Herman Roberts, Albert Knoller.
Robert bowman. Paul Young, Ed Billiard,
Joe Koelmel, John Slmms, May Frazier.
Della Eatherton. Leah Anderson, Elsie
Wendt. Sam Delap. Scholarship:-Second
grade. Fannie Gillen, est; Lee Young. 96s.
Third grade. Pearl Reeder, % 81; Harry
Reeder, 50. Fourth grade, Millie Gillen.
% 10; Earl Young,9 81. Fifth grade. Forrest
sImm, 90; Annie Gipson. %; Katie koelmel,
%; Willie Gipson, 81; Mary Koelmel, 80.
Mr.. james Seawell has won, at Independ.
ence. q very important suit against the Mis-.
,ouri Pacific railroad company. He got $500
nages for discrimination, by reason Of the
charging him more on coal to Lees
unit, q less distance, than 1t charged TO
Kansas City, a greater distance. He also got
$50 damages on three shipments as difference
between what was charged and what should
have been charged. Tit case is important,
not In the amC upts recovered, but in the
settlement Of a principle, Mr.. Shewalter
was his attorney. Incidentally Judges
Strother and Gill. in his case, sustained the
eonstitutionalty and legality of the railway
commissioners right to fix the rates in Class
J. The case was taken to Jackson coLnty
because Judge Field had been at first the
attorney 10 it.
Odessa:-The election passed on quietly
A full ticket was out, and the friends of each
candidate were out early In the morning and
worked hard all day. In the first ward
Thos. Hockensmith was elected over Chas.
Simpson and R. W. Broughton, in the sees
0nd ward. A. Kensler aud John 3. MAXWELL,
over B. T. Russell and NJ, Musser: In tbs
third ward, Ed Blake over Geo. Thistle.
Fol schoo directors IN this district, W. r.
Glover and G. W. Snyder were elected over
B. 8. Hughes, B. N, Cobb and Dr., S. spore,
The vote for county school commissioner
was, Davis, 81; Ragland. "a; Demand, 80;
Beach Is Engineer Nehr and his corps o!
surveyors, iu the elaploy of the Santa Fee
railroad. have heeu In town several days this
week awaiting orders. Mr.. Nebr SAYS the
survey BIZ way Of Lexington has been com.
pleted and the profile sent IN. He also states
that the survey Via Of tins city is the best
route that has been made. The people here
sre wide avail to their interests and will
Use every ettqrI to SECURE this road. The
Chicago Il A!i"i directors are expected hers
one day this week. 1t is not known what
the visit Is for. but It Is expected that work
on the NJ. C. 4 h. railroad will be commenced
In Q few DAYS. Tue literary society ADJOURN
ed Monday night until the frat Monday night
Ia October. The society has been Il great
benefit to all VIC took part in the exercises,
I'D all regret that the short nights came
which ca used the adjourn ment.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
County court nett Monday.

SOdhtF Soutt uS2L mOuu8ys
The Bryarly building on Tenth street IL
being improved by lenciling the bric,, paint.
ing, &c.
Mr., Frank Bowmu's COW was made very
sick by the pumice implied out In front o,
his house.
The W. NJ. A. boy drilled in front If tbe
courthouse, Tuesdayto the entertainmeu. n,
q large crowd.
Inc Mcarew Miilif Company is making
arrangements to ope an Office at Kansas
CITY, win Mr.. b. A. leland In charge. Goa
will also be handled.
Contractors Scott q sgnell nave put theil
men TO Work at the IA. Slusher farm, or
tne MO. T. extension. hey will 60 10 blast.
ing out Sheep Nose as ION as the risbt-of.
way Is settled.
MI. j. r. morton comenced building 9
residence en- College Fla, last Monday. on
the lot he purchased frt Prof. KerdolAr
He will push his house toomplet,on a. ran.
idly as possible.
About one-half of the sool district re-
turns have been receive, showing Prof
Demands vote to be over Sen hundred Mr.
AehNACAsHA
Davis over four hundred AMIR. Rapland,s
over tnree huhored' Inc 1dications are
That fro1. demand Is eiecteo MIR. Demand
10 d clever gentleman. and wiho his hos, n
attend 10 DIS outles promptly 4 politely.
We are reliably informed. ON several
Sources that hr. H. MeLausnihas located
the depot, finally. at Dover, as v mention.
ed in these columns last Saturday The Inca
ton was contingent on the probation IN
the road of the necessary GROUND Al will
De seen of the ohcial report OF q 'eting al
Dover, printed elsewhere. this has an dome
MOI only that' out II was done by t'general
concurrence of the people of the witty. ss
WIS evidenced by n numerously sigl nett.
ton. Lexington people are rejOicey tbi,
: promise Of prosperity for their old-ti, and
always friendly neighbor, Dover. as " are
that the same tlattering prospects arbeld
out to old Waverly. than which t1O ,c-s
none In Missouri contain more of th.d
fashioned, genuine Missouri hospitality nj,
illness and fair dealing. Long may both Pes
thrive and flourish.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
Fine Sta
CIR G
FOREIGN N no
FUKEIGN Anu u

We shall always keep in sto
Goods, Pickles, Home Made Jan
Finest Brand of Canned Coco
Bacon, Lard, &c. We sell Onl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
THOS. T. PICKETT.
NOTARY PUBLIC
It NOTICE

ETTERS Of administrator on the estate OF
- STERLING, P. White, deceased, were grant.
ed to the undersigned on the 4ih day of ApriI.
1857. by the Probate court oil Lafayette couu.
ty, Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
ere required to exhibit them to me for allowanc
within one year after the date OF this notice. or
they may be precluded from any benefit of said
estate and If such claims be not exhibited with.
In Two years they will be forever barred
TURNER l.. WHITE,
ePI3to AdminIsfrator
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

=. Lawn mowers at Senden's. mch26tf
For "Reminiscences and farms. C. Ben
Fishing tackle in variety at Senden's. tt
Canned corn. 10 cents. Eggleston & Reed
err. mch26i3
Royal maple sirup-puro and clear. Clsg.
EFT. mchl2tf
Shoulders, 8 cents, at Eggleston q Reed
er's. mch26;3
have re-rsted this city MS to insurance. c.
Ben. feb26tf
Garden hose, reels and sprinklers, at Sen.
denis. mch26tf
! Home cured bacon, 10 cents, at Eggleston
l. Reeder's. mch26t2
Garden seeds in bull or package, at Eggles-
ton & Reeder's. mch28t3
Afull line Of new goods, just received at
Jim Winn's, Dover, Mo. mch96t4
Highest prices paid for country produce,
at EgglestOn 4 Reeder's. mch28.3
Try Meyers peaches. They are delicious
the best in this market. Clagett. mch12tf
Hams Of our own curing: same price rs
ksns As CITY, at Eggleston & Reeder's. 26.3
Mrs. hoorehead has received her new
spring stock of millinery. Call and see her. At
Fine suburban place for sale; just the
place If one wants for q home. C. Ben. l2lf
Do you contemplate investing in Kansas
City property If so, C. Ben before you
do SO. m5tf
Clagett has q new line of cakes. and 1um-
bles. The freshest and best in the city. Try
them. .mch12tf
Full line of lsdes' and misses jerseys and
Jackets just received. Call and see them at
H. Wilker's. apr2w2
You will find everything usually kept at q
first.class store. and bottom prices, at Eggles-
ton s. Reeder's. mch26t3
Subscribers who fall to get their paper reg
ularly from the carrier will greatly oblige US
by promptly reporting to this office. tt
Eloped-Another pretty girl has gone with
a beautiful dress pattern from our spring
stock. Call and see d. Wilker. m26ta
A policy Of Insurance IN q frst.clsss COM
panv is A Anchor to Wlndard." Get one
from 10. A. Wilson, sgsnt tor the Home, the
Phoenix and the Niagara. dec25tf
Pure homemade lard, at Eggleston 4
Reeder's. mch26t3
Halls Vegetable Siclian Hair Remover is
" ASuhSoJ wi ASuOVtuk uhu0Euu ,Iuaks
ing the scalp white andclesn. and restoring
gray hair to its youthful color. 1t imparts q
fine gloss and freshness o the hair, and It is
highly recommended by physicians, clargy-
men and scientists as n preparation accom-
plishing wonderful result. 1t
Pure homemade lard. at Eggleston &
Reeder's. mch23t3
People who travel alway.w want to take the
shortest line to their destaation. provided
that line can offer as good accommodations
Is its rivals. The Wabss, st. Louis &
Pacific Short Lin is not oni the shortest
line between st. Louis and al parts of the
west and northwest, but 1t isas elegantly
equipped as any railroad In theworld, One
can go a long ways without seeig as hand
some trains as those running on the
Wabash. anra,a
Fresh bananas, oranges and lemons, con.
stantly on hand, al Eggleston & Reder's.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

6ANN'
LEXINGTON, MISSOURI
Paid up Capital
ensiness ON q liberal aid popular n"as'rsnt.
uS'ne ROBr. TAUBMAN, Presiasn''
VA Fl, LHILES, vics-Ir"
r. r. Ii ..LAND, Cashier
DIREC. ORS.
,>cu rERHuNE. JAMES F; GATk N,
JJoo jazz 5. eSNSEa. M r. ST Il. reAalEEs.
ROBT. J. smith; eELAND. novs9ti
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
BANKS.

FARMERS BANK Of ODESSA
Uapilal siock....
odessa, MISSOURI
" II. GLOVER.
LW. AVITr,. -, Cashier.
President.
D~IRECTOiS:
uNNJ. ELLIOTT.
THEO. BATES. ". WILKINSON.
s. W. GREASY. A.. CAMPBELL'
ALVIN KENSLER. a. EMISON,
X. T. r. !, POWELL,
4. L.. mcGnEsNEi, ~. AvIrr,
). W.. NeSHENJRGE W. Liber
NOES a general sa so Iss lsr customers.
~ eccoW" Ian3lmil -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

r. 1t was the new, fresh and complete
of staple aud fancy groceries, which
aces every article to be found in that
at the store of w. S. Clagett. The goods
pure, clean and fresh; the prices are the
st, and full measurement and down
Int are always given. mch12tf
le largest and finest line Of Dozier. Weyl
BPS crackers, at Eggleston s Reeder's.
unkenness, or liquor habit, can be cured
administering DR.. Haines' Golden Specific.
In be given in a cup Of coffee or tea with
the knowledge of the person taking it,
citing q speedy and permanent cure.
.ther the patient IS a moderate drlnker or
.lcoholic wreck. Thousands of drunkards
e been inside temperate men who have
en- the Golden Specific In their coffee with
their knowledge, and to-day believe they
t drinking of their WI free will. Nc
mful effects result from its administra-
q. Cures guaranteed. Send for circular
full particulars. Address In confidence
lden Specific Co., 1s5, Race st., Cincinnati
10. nov18yl
1ams of our wi curing; same price q.
nsas City, at Eggleston Il Reeder's. 26t3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

ADM INISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
T ETTERSof administration with will annexed
II on the estate Of Minnie Becker, deceased,
were granted tn the undersigned on the 9Th
day OF April, 1887. by the PROT ate court OF
Lafayette county, Missouri.
Ali persons having claims apajnst ss,a eat. 70
are required to exhibit them to me TOR allow
ance within one year after the date OF this notice,
or they may be precluded from any benefit OF
such estate; and If such claims be not exhibited
within two years they will be forever barred.
FRANK BECKER,
apr9tf Administrator with will annexed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09

uo.oa .u-.~a -. 4ME
out OF me question, except, maybe, to competitors.
~ Drng to your Immediate attention the many pw and beau,i6,, so..,-
uoneH r Inc spring n summer, and to give prominence to h fctth hat his.
Nas u rseINaion nrpasses in beauty aud exclusiveness ct Styles and
ton oft the same, offer tho following ""N'-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-04-09
MSendan's

Senden's. mch26tf
pool busted by c. Ben, feb26tf
Jowls. 5 cents, at Eggleston Il Reeder's.
Guns, pistols and ammunition at Senden's.
Shoulders, 8 cents, at Eggleston & Reed
er's. mch26t3
For sale 20 residences from $500 to $4,000.
C.. Ben. mch12tf
Do you need a gasoline stove? Go to
Senden's. mch26tf
New spring styles in millinery at Mrs.
Moorehead's. mchl9t4
Garden seeds in bulk or package, at Eggles-
ton b Reeder's. mch26t3
mi for sale. c. Ben. feb26tf
The best 5 pound coffee In the market, at
Eggleston e Reeder's. mcb26t3
For Ssle-A number OF farms, residences
and town lots. G.. Ben. feb26tf
The Siberian hard wood refrigerator IS
the best extant. at Senden'-. mch26tf
A full line of choice pickles, cat>un, nus
tards, sauces, horse raddish, etc, EggiestOa
& Reeder's. mch2et3
Carpets cheap at H. Wilker's, Franklin
Avenue. Call and see them before purchas-
ing. We can save you money. a2t2
No such line Of fancy groceries was ever
before to be ound In the city as Is at present
kent by W. s. Clagett. 1t Is complete in
every detail. mch12tf
Save one-half your money by buying at the
closing sale of Young's China Hall. Silver
plated ware and all fancy goods at SO cents
on the dollar. ap9tf
Mrs. s. P. Arnold Is receiving spring
styles in millinery and notions. Ladies are
respectfully invited to call. No. 100 Main
street. Lexington. Mo. apr2w2
The largest and finest line of Dozier, Weyl
& Co.'S crackers. at Eggleslon " Reeder's.
Until May LIST l will see IL inch plOws for
80: tOngueless cultIvatOrs for SlS; 3 section
iron harrows, $l4; tongue cultivators, iron
gangs, SIT; corn planters for only $50. Ed
W. Kruse. Higginsville. Mo. apr9t4
The throng of people In this city. the past
few days, was attributed, on all hands, to the
courts, the pretty weather, the opening of
spring. and various other causes; but 1t re-
mains for the undersigned to explain the at
-a4iion, which Is no difficult matter TO do,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-03-07

THIRTEEN AT TABLE.

EDITOR BULLETIN: - You had
something to say about superstition,
the other day, and cited some illus
trations of it's existence among in
telligent people. l can give you
another instance, just hot from the
oven. In company with few
others, l was invited to dine at a
friends house the other day. l
accepted the invitation. l always
do when meal is on the pro-
gramme. Dinner came on in due
course, and we all gathered around
the table, with stupendous appetites,
Judging from after effects. just as
the work of demolition was about to
begin, someone discovered that the
company consisted of thirteen
that unlucky number. This dis
covery necessitated either the re-
tirement of somebody or the calling
in of somebody else, and until the
number was changed, the business
of the occasion could not proceed.
Now, it appears to me that many of
the native superstitions, at which
we smile contemptuously, are not
one particle more absurd than this.
+. s,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-03-07
A SUGGESTION EMPHASIZED.

The fire at Palama last Saturday
night serves to emphasize q sugges-
ton made in the BULLETIN, a month
or two ago, that a fire company be
organised in that district and hand
engine procured. Probably the fact
that it is neighborhood which has
been remarkably free from fire, has
had its influence in deterring action
in the direction suggested. But the
actual occurrence of fire which
completely destroyed the building
in which it originated, before any of
the fire companies could reach the
spot, because of the long distance
from the engine houses, shows that
that suburb has no more right to
claim immunity from liability to fire
than any other, as well as showing
the wisdom of the inhabitants being
prepared for such a contingency. A
fire company, with small manage
able hand engine, located in the
neighborhood, might cut short a fire
ut the commencement, that would
effect complete destruction before
assistance could arrive there from
the city. The material-bone and
muscle-for the formation of an
effective brigade, is abundant in the
district, the population being mainly
composed Of the laboring classes
men who earn their bread, or fish
and poi, by the sweat of their
brows, at the Iron Works, in machine
shops and planning mills, and on the
wharves. The material is there,
material of the very best quality,
and, no doubt, if some one with a
little experience would take the
matter in hand, there would be no
difficulty in getting together a
numerous and efficient company.
A meeting room and an engine shed
are also procurable; for Hon. j. L.
Dowsett has already offered these,
in central locality, free of charge.
Perhaps the Honolulu Fire Depart
ment may have an old cast-off hand
engine. that would be good enough
to begin with, which they may be
willing to give. Will someone move
in the matter, without waiting for
another fire as additional proof of
the Importance of the suggestion?